Take Back the Senate

by Matt Sawatzki

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It is an unfortunate fact that to win a political race, you must raise insane amounts of money. But, many of the best candidates have very little means by which to fundraise. It is therefore incumbent upon ordinary citizens to support, both financially and socially, those candidates whose vote has not been bought by big checks from businesses and self-interested millionaires. Democrats are at an immediate financial disadvantage simply because their quasi-egalitarian philosophy of helping the have-not’s scares those in an affluent position to easily contribute.
So, we must fundraise the hard way. Thru grassroots, netroots, word-of-mouth, and door-to-door. But we can each help out. I know that funds are tight with many of you, myself included. Gas prices keep going up along with everything else. But by contributing to a progressive cause and electing a Blue Congress, you will receive back that small sacrifice in ways that might forever be invisible to your eye, but will without a doubt be clear to your conscience.

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Jack Carter

NV-Sen (Map)

Jack Carter is the eldest son of President Jimmy Carter and is looking to unseat conservative senator John Ensign. This Nevada race might well be the golden 6th seat needed to give a majority to the Dems (assuming winning races from PA, MT, RI, OH, and MO.). In a recent poll, Carter was only 7 points behind in this Red State. That’s why this race is very important to fund. Carter stands for many progressive ideals and would be great to have on Capitol Hill.
Polls: Carter (D) – 39
Ensign® – 46
(July 31, Rasmussen poll)

Raised on this page: 2 25
Raised across ActBlue: 608 18,889

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Claire McCaskill

MO-Sen (Map)

McCaskill is running against Jim Talent, an uber-conservative who has an abysmal voting record She has solid ideals and will undoubtedly vote better than Talent has. She has name-recognition because she ran for governor two years ago, but she is extrememly low on funds. To take back a southern state would be huge.
Polls: McCaskill (D) – 40
Talent® – 43
(May 12, Rasmussen poll)
Update: McCaskill (D) – 44.2
Talent® – 49.3
(June 21, Zogby/WSJ poll)
Update: McCaskill (D) – 49
Talent® – 43
(June 24, Research 2000 poll)
McCaskill (D) – 42
Talent® – 42
(July 6, Rasmussen poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 10

Raised on this page: 5 101
Raised across ActBlue: 11,090 372,125

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James Webb

VA-Sen (Map)

VA Senator George Allen has presidential aspirations for ‘08 but is still running for congress this year. Allen has voted 97% of the time with President Bush. As Virginia has slowly become more moderate, Allen has not changed. He is very vulnerable right now.
James Webb is an ex-marine who served as Secretary of the Navy under Reagan. He has since become a democrat and has been against the Iraq War from the get-go. He is also pro-choice and opposed Bush’s tax cuts for the rich. His numbers are rising in VA and he has a better chance than most people think in this race. Help him out.
Polls: Webb (D) – 41
Allen® – 51
(June 16, Rasmussen poll)
Update: Webb (D) – 43.5
Allen® – 48.8
(June 21, Zogby/WSJ poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 8

Raised on this page: 4 96
Raised across ActBlue: 16,363 894,042

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Sherrod Brown

OH-Sen (Map)

Senator Mike DeWine® is a casualty of the wave of corruption sweeping over the Ohio (and National) Republican Party. That is why Democrat Sherrod Brown actually has a chance of winning in this historically conservative state. Brown has an excellent voting record from his days in the US House that you can check out here.
I would have preferred that Dem Paul Hackett get the nod to run against DeWine, but its time to cut losses and keep moving forward. This is going to be a very close race and Brown needs support.
Polls: Brown (D) – 48
DeWine® – 39
(June 13, SurveyUSA poll)
Update: Brown (D) – 46.7
DeWine® – 34.0
(June 21, Zogby/WSJ poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 9

Raised on this page: 4 46
Raised across ActBlue: 2,941 130,282

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Ned Lamont

CT-Sen (Map)

Lamont is a true progressive that is looking to unseat “Bush’s Favorite Democrat”, Joe Lieberman. You may remember Lieberman from such movies as “Yay For War!”, “Sure Thing, Mr. President”, and “Vegetables are Healthy: The Terry Schaivo Story”. Essentially, to take out Lieberman would be to take out a republican.
But Lamont doesn’t have the name recognition that Joe-mentum does. All this despite Lamont receiving endorsements from Democracy For America, The Daily Kos, MoveOn.org, and the National Organization for Women. Help him out with a few bucks.
PS. Ned won. But Lieberman has decided to turn his back on the Connecticut voters by running again as an indy. Lamont still needs your support.
Polls: Lamont (D) – 40
Lieberman (D) – 46
(June 14, Rasmussen poll)
Lamont (D) – 51
Lieberman (D) – 47
(July 20, Quinnipiac poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance (1-10): 6

Raised on this page: 2 21
Raised across ActBlue: 12,420 453,027

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Jon Tester

MT-Sen (Map)

Jon Tester has been somewhat of a comeback kid on the Democratic ticket in Montana. Montana is set to turn this seat blue because republican incumbent Conrad Burns has been tied to the Abramoff scandal.
Tester literally came from nowhere to trounce pseudo-Dem John Morrison in the primary. Tester is an anti-war progressive who has a way of connecting with people because of his humble upbringing. He will bring a much-needed “outside the Beltway” mentality to DC if elected. But, he will need help to beat the evil Mr. Burns.
Polls: Tester (D) – 45
Burns® – 42
(May 28, Mason-Dixon Poll)
Tester (D) – 50
Burns® – 43
(July 11, Rasmussen poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 8

Raised on this page: 4 46
Raised across ActBlue: 10,709 343,260

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Sheldon Whitehouse

RI-Sen (Map)

Whitehouse is trying to beat incumbent senator Lincoln Chafee. Chafee still has to defeat Steve Laffey in the Republican primary. Yes….Chafee vs. Laffey. It joins the name-battle ranks of Itchy vs. Scratchy.
In any case, many say that if RI goes to a Dem, the Senate will return to its rightful owners. But Whitehouse has trailed Chafee (the expected nominee) in many polls. But, only by a couple points each time. Your money is definitely needed here.
Polls: Whitehouse (D) – 42
Chafee® – 44
(June 5, Rasmussen poll)
Whitehouse (D) – 60
Laffey® – 25
(June 5, Rasmussen poll)
Update: Whitehouse (D) – 38
Chafee® – 37
(June 24-26, Brown Univ. poll)
Whitehouse (D) – 46
Chafee® – 41
(July 18, Rasmussen poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 8.5

Raised on this page: 4 46
Raised across ActBlue: 2,031 66,448

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Bob Menendez

NJ-Sen (Map)

Menendez is having trouble in a state that normally leans Democratic. Jon Corzine appointed him to his Senate seat after successfully running for NJ governor. He has a good voting record but doesnt have the name-recognition. In any case, the polls are very close for this senate seat. We need to on the offensive for taking seats back. A loss of a Senate seat would prove disastrous.
Polls: Menendez (D) – 43
Kean Jr. (R) – 36
(June 13, Quinnipiac poll)
Update: Menendez (D) – 41.0
Kean Jr. (R) – 40.2
(June 21, Zogby/WSJ poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 7

Raised on this page: 1 6
Raised across ActBlue: 1,320 49,435

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Jim Pederson

AZ-Sen (Map)

Pederson is challenging incumbent Republican senator Jon Kyl, considered to be one of the most conservative members of the Senate. Recent numbers show that he is on the rise and Kyl is falling. This would be a major pickup. For real….contribute.
Polls: Pederson (D) – 35
Kyl® – 52
(June 11, Rasmussen poll)
Update: Pederson (D) – 41.7
Kyl® – 48.4
(June 21, Zogby/WSJ poll)
Pederson (D) – 40
Kyl® – 52
(July 17, SurveyUSA poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 6

Raised on this page: 2 16
Raised across ActBlue: 696 28,015

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MN-Sen General Election Fund

MN-Sen (Map)

Mark Dayton (D-MN) is resigning this year from the Senate and it looks to be a close race to fill the seat. The democratic nomination will go to either Ford Bell or Amy Klobuchar and neither of them have a comfortable lead on the Republican candidate, Mark Kennedy.
If you contribute to this one, you are contributing to whoever the winner of the Democratic primary is.
Update: Ford Bell has dropped out of the race to help Amy Klobuchar win. Thanks for taking one for the team, Ford.
Polls: Klobuchar (D) – 47
Kennedy® – 44
(June 30, Rasmussen poll)
Matt’s Meter of Importance: 6

Raised on this page: 1 6
Raised across ActBlue: 11 705

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